Serving 228 students in grades 9-12, High School At Syracuse ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 228 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 20% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
High School At Syracuse ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
High School At Syracuse's student population of 228 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
228 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
High School At Syracuse ranks within the top 50% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of High School At Syracuse is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#301 out of 901 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
23%
Black
1%
7%
White
93%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.5%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is High School At Syracuse's ranking?
High School At Syracuse is ranked #301 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of High School At Syracuse?
The graduation rate of High School At Syracuse is 90%, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 87%.
How many students attend High School At Syracuse?
228 students attend High School At Syracuse.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of High School At Syracuse students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of High School At Syracuse?
High School At Syracuse has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does High School At Syracuse offer ?
High School At Syracuse offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is High School At Syracuse part of?
High School At Syracuse is part of Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools.
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